Carlos is an experienced Bosun from Spain who wants to grow in the yachting industry. As a bosun, he has gained significant experience in the day-to-day deck duties, including, among others, mooring and anchor operations.
An avid and skilled tenders’ driver, Carlos has been entrusted multiple times with transferring guests, crew, and provisions under different weather conditions. He is a very dedicated person who can work for long hours and perform well under pressure.
Passionate about sports, Carlos loves skydiving, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. He speaks Spanish and English and is ready to assure his clients of a professional and effective service on board KHALILAH.
Carlos Escalante
Bosun
Originally from Bulgaria, Dimitar is a professional seaman with more than 15 years of experience as a captain, deck officer, and sole engineer on board yachts up to 50 meters. Thanks to his experience, Dimitar knows very well how to maintain the deck and engines’ room equipment to the highest standards.
Familiar with bridge procedures and paperwork, work planning, crew management, and training, he is happy to face new challenges on board KHALILAH. Very hands-on, with a strong work ethic and high morale, Dimitar will assure his clients a professional and effective service while on KHALILAH.
He speaks Bulgarian, English, Greek, and Russian, while he loves outdoor, sports and reading in his spare time.
Dimitar Todorov
Engineer
Born in the UK, Will joined the maritime industry in 2014. He worked from Deckhand to Captain on board different motor yachts up to 54 meters, where he developed excellent skills and knowledge. He is a responsible person with a professional attitude and he is also RYA cruising instructor. He is a team player and a fast learner.
During his spare time, he enjoys swimming, cycling, skiing, and classic cars, to name a few. Will will make sure KHALILAH’s guests are always in a safe environment.
Will Lugg
First Officer
Originally from Ukraine, Mariia has graduated from the National Medical University in Odessa, specializing in industrial Pharmacy. After a few work experience in pharmacies, she decided to pursue her passion for the sea and join the yachting industry.
Mariia is very much eager to learn, grow and progress in this industry. She is an active, cheerful and self-motivated individual, who likes to work and try to do the best possible in order to meet every guest’s expectations.
She is approachable and a good communicator with a great eye for details. Mariia speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, French and Italian. She hopes to make your time on board KHALILAH an enjoyable experience.
Mariia Podopryhora
Stewardess
Jessica hails from the United Kingdom, and she has recently joined the yachting industry. Jessica has already had two Mediterranean seasons that have polished and refined even further her excellent skills in hospitality. This instilled in her an exceptionally positive attitude towards hard work and organisation, as well as a thoroughly committed and resilient mindset.
Her professional experience impressed upon her the importance of creating memorable customer experiences through outstanding service, an aspect of her work she finds particularly rewarding. She is always eager to learn new skills and has a genuine enthusiasm for everything she does, whether she is doing laundry or catering to guests.
Jessica has acquired numerous Superyacht interior Certificates in housekeeping, flower arranging, and cocktail mixing, as well as the silver service training one. She is now excited to join KHALILAH’s team as second stewardess.
Jessica Wood
Stewardess
Vadym is from Ukraine and joined KHALILAH in 2020 as Chief Officer. His outstanding service resulted in his position being upgraded to Captain in 2021. Vadym has worked in the maritime industry since 2014 aboard several sailboats as a second/third officer, before entering the yachting industry as Chief Officer aboard a 41-meter motor yacht.
He loves sailing at sea and exploring new destinations. He leads by example and strikes a balance between leadership, delegation and hands-on support, training, motivating and coaching the team to be effective and achieve optimal results for guests.
Vadym is familiar with all aspects of yacht management and brings a very positive attitude to his work. He is an extremely hard-working person who shows a committed and flexible approach to all issues he deals with. He speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian and aims to offer guests aboard KHALILAH the experience of a lifetime.
Vadym Ilchenko
Captain
Originally from Italy, Marco is an experienced, adaptable, and professional Chef with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. He is passionate about the yachting industry, and he is always looking for new opportunities. He is now excited to take on the Chef’s responsibilities on board KHALILAH and he is ready to please his guests with his specialties.
He enjoys working as part of a great team, and he wants to further develop his skills as a Chef. Marco is always trying to do additional trainings to acquire new knowledge, while his wealth of experience from all over the world for more than 5 years now is an asset for KHALILAH. He speaks Italian, English, and French.
Marco Amorini
Chef
Yordan hails from Bulgaria and has joined the maritime industry back in 2014. Yordan has attended the Technical University of Varna and and earned a master's degree in naval engineering. He has worked aboard different types of vessels, including passenger ships and yachts up to 50 meters. He has a strong technical aptitude, but also strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Yordan is perfectly comfortable with monitoring, maintenance, and control of engineering specialties, power plant reliability, safety, and environmental compliance. He is a proactive and highly motivated individual who supports teamwork.
In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and diving. He speaks English and Bulgarian and ensures the safety of all clients and crew aboard KHALILAH.
Yordan Atanasov
Chief engineer
Originally from Bulgaria, Rosen has attended the Maritime School and the Naval Academy, specializing in Ship’s Engines and Power Plants. Rosen joined the maritime industry back in 2011. Since then, he worked on board various cruise ships and superyachts.
His ample experience instilled him with the necessary skills and knowledge to challenge Chief engineer’s duties on board KHALILAH. Technically minded and determined individual, Rosen is perfectly at ease in the engine room. He will always make sure the guests are in a safe environment.
During his spare time, he loves practicing water sports, fishing, boxing but also travelling. He also speaks English, Russian and Spanish and he is delighted to be among KHALILAH’s crew.
Rosen Aleksandrov
Chief engineer
Originally from the UK, he is a qualified steward with a love for the ocean, experience in UKSA sailing and experience working ashore in the hospitality industry. Some of his onshore experience includes working as a service waiter in a luxury restaurant and hotel, steward at major events in Wisley Gardens, housekeeper in a B&B.
He is a tireless worker, confident, and organised. In his spare time, he is a keen sportsman and loves hiking. He has been lucky enough to climb the three peaks of the United Kingdom, Mount Kilimanjaro and Table Mountain.
Mark is a strong team player with a positive outlook, ready to do whatever it takes to ensure that every task is completed to the highest standard.